West Cheshire Foodbank

04/11/2026

We often say that hunger isn't a food problem – it's an income problem.

That's why we love initiatives like , which help break down the stigma around talking about money and encourage open, honest conversations about financial hardship.

Having these conversations without judgement and being aware of the advice and support that exists is an important part of tackling the root causes of hunger. 💚

02/11/2026

I think now it's November, it's acceptable to point out that it's just 53 days until Christmas! 🎄

Christmas is a time to celebrate and cherish, but as the nights get longer, the weather gets colder and household bills mount up, it can also be a particularly difficult time for those already struggling to make ends meet. 💚

It's a busy period for us, and as always, any support is greatly appreciated. We think our Reverse Advent Calendar is a great way to get involved and make a difference this Christmas, whether as an individual or a group! 🎁

https://westcheshire.foodbank.org.uk/2026/11/02/2183/

29/10/2026

🚗 WE FILLED A FORD FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🥫

A massive thank you to everyone who supported our Fill a Ford campaign! 🙌

Thanks to your generosity, GroupM53 has donated an amazing 44KG of food to West Cheshire Foodbank, helping support local families and individuals who need it most!

We're proud to be part of such a generous community, and every donation really does make a difference! 👏

Thank you again to everyone who helped us make this possible! 💙

26/10/2026

We live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, and yet people here in the UK and West Cheshire are going without the essentials we all need to get by.

Everyone’s circumstances can change. Losing your job, needing to care for a sick family member, breaking up with your partner – these are things that can happen to any of us. I should know, earlier this year I had a stroke. I was lucky enough to be supported to be able to return to work

That’s why Our Social Security system should offer support to anyone who needs it, but right now it’s not. It was designed to be a safety net to catch us when we fall. However currently it’s not providing enough income to cover the cost of life’s essentials, such as food and bills, with around five in six of low-income households receiving Universal Credit going without.

This is an issue that could affect any of us, which is why West Cheshire Foodbank supports the work of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Trussell in calling on the UK Government to ensure the basic rate of Universal Credit at least covers the essentials and that deductions can never pull support below that level. And that Social Security is set by an independent review of evidence.

We can’t always deal with what life throws at us on our own, so we need to have a system that supports us all to afford the essentials while we recover from setbacks.

Kathryn

West Cheshire Foodbank Manager

Join our campaign for an Essentials Guarantee within Universal Credit, so we can ensure no one needs a food bank to survive.

23/10/2026

Hoping to spread the word about the recent changes to when you can collect a foodbank parcel from Crossroads Community Hub.

Please note that if you have a foodbank voucher you can redeem this at any of our sessions. So for example, if you had a voucher for yesterday's session at Crossroads but were unable to attend you could instead visit today's Freedom Church Chester session to collect your parcel.

Whichever session you visit, we are here to help when you need us. 💚

For a full list of when our 15 sessions across West Cheshire are open, see our website.

https://westcheshire.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

Just a gentle reminder of our times. We have had a few people coming when were not open.
We are also aware Google says were open on Thursday mornings and were getting it sorted.
We apologise for any inconvenience and please checmlk our page or the foodbank page for the latest updates.

20/10/2026

There are lots of ways businesses can support our work!

Plan BMS, for example, regularly orders items we need online and has them delivered directly to our warehouse. It's a simple but incredibly valuable way to help us support local people.

If your workplace would like to explore ways to get involved, please get in touch at [email protected].

We'd love to show you around, hear your ideas and chat about what supporting West Cheshire Foodbank could look like for your business. 💚

17/10/2026

What a few weeks it's been! We've been blown away by the generosity and support of our local community, especially during Harvest time.

So many schools, churches and organisations have come together to make a difference, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who's been involved.

Thank you to those pictured, and the many more not, who have helped ensure we can continue to support people in need across West Cheshire. We couldn't do it without you all.

We're visiting more schools and churches next week, and it's never too late to get involved and arrange a collection. 💚

09/10/2026

Good luck to Group M53, if you're nearby to them please consider dropping off food to help them reach their goal! 💚

07/10/2026

Our last few posts have focussed on what we do and why but today is more about you.

We're completely reliant on food and monetary donations to be able to continue the work we do, but not everyone is in a position to give and support can take many forms.

If we want to achieve our vision of a future where foodbanks are no longer needed, we need to build a shared understanding that nobody should have to live in poverty or go without the essentials.

Sometimes this can be as simple as listening to people, understanding the realities people face and avoiding assumptions.

The UK is one of the largest economies in the world. Foodbanks do not have to be an inevitable or permanent part of life here. Everyone and anyone can be part of building that future. 💚

05/10/2026

Last week we pointed out that a single person receives £98 a week from Universal Credit but £78 if they are under 25.

One reason the Government gives as to why a 24 year old would receive £20 a week less than somebody a year older? To 'maintain the incentive' for young people to work...

https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-09-10/28970?

But how much of the problem is really about incentive? An independent Government commissioned review paints a more complicated picture of why young people aren't in work.

84% of young people not in education, employment or training surveyed for the review said they wanted to find a job, education or training.

As the report itself concludes, “The challenge is not a lack of aspiration, but the barriers that stand in their way and the shortage of opportunities they experience.”

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/young-people-and-work-interim-report/young-people-and-work-interim-report

People of all ages are already facing a difficult job market and we don't think struggling to afford the essentials will make that any easier. 💚